delegated discretionary authority
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From 65 U.S. 508 - William Belcher and Charles Belcher v. William a Linn · 1860Most cited · 20 citing opinions
when power or jurisdiction is delegated to any public officer or tribunal over a subject-matter, and its exercise is confided to his or their discretion, the acts so done are in general binding and valid as to the subject-matter. The only questions which can arise between an individual and the public, or any person, denying their validity, are power in the officer and fraud in the party